Archive:Apple TV 1 FAQ

2014-07-31T02:42:26Z

Barryhills:

{{mininav| [[Apple TV 1]] |page=FAQ}}
'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for the original '''[[Apple TV 1]]''' (silver).
:''For the [[Apple TV 2]] (black) see: '''[[XBMC for iOS specific FAQ]].''

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== General FAQ (all platforms) ==
:<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.''</big>
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{{FAQ|1= HD
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| Question= HD video playback
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* XBMC v10 and up allows the Apple TV to play 720P H.264 encoded videos without any hardware modification.
* With a [[Broadcom Crystal HD]] video decoding card [http://rufn.it/aTV/ installed] XBMC can playback most codecs up to 1080P. '''*Highly recommended*'''
* The [[#Original ATV OS|original ATV OS]] will only output 720P from the HDMI port.
* A [[#Linux-based OS|Linux-based OS]] will output full 1080P from the HDMI port.
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{{FAQ|1= Install_BCHD
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| Question= Installing the Broadcom Crystal HD
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* To replace the WiFi card with a [[Broadcom Crystal HD]] card follow these instructions (DEAD LINK will update soon): [http://rufn.it/aTV/ installing the Broadcom Crystalhd pci-e card into an AppleTV] {{editor note|need to make our own version of such instructions in case this site goes away.}}
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{{FAQ|1= Which_os
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| Question= Original OS vs Linux-based OS
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* To be blunt: Use the [[#Linux-based OS|Linux-based OS]] option. There are two main distributions in use today: [http://openelec.tv OpenELEC] which is a minimal 'appliance' style Linux distro optimised for the AppleTV hardware (and other HTPC platforms) and [[Crystalbuntu]] which is a slimmed down version of Ubuntu. It might sound scary, but unless you still use some of the original features on the ATV OS, you will be MUCH happier using the linux-os version. Under a Linux-based OS the Apple TV 1 has more power to give to XBMC (due to various technical reasons) which will make XBMC much faster, and has greater support going into the future. It's also the only option if you want to have full 1080P output (Original ATV OS only does 720, which is then upscaled to 1080).

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{{FAQ|1= USB
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| Question= USB port
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* The USB port on the ATV1 can be used for hard drives, wifi, bluetooth, keyboards, mouse, and just about everything else that uses USB.
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{{FAQ|1=Remotes
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| Question= Remotes
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* '''[[Apple remote]]''' (both white and silver version).
** '''How do I bring up the context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU
** '''How do I bring up the OSD during playback?''' - Press and hold SELECT
* Any '''[[Keyboard]]''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (by using a USB bluetooth dongle and additional software). This includes "keymotes" such as the [[Rii]] or [[Boxee remote]].
* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces
* XBMC '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''.
* Other IR remotes can be used with USB IR receivers such as the '''[[Flirc]]'''.
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{{FAQ|1= Wifi
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| Question= Wi-Fi alternatives when using BCHD
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* See the documentation for [[Crystalbuntu]] or [[OpenELEC]] for how to instal a USB wifi dongle on the ATV1.
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{{FAQ|1= hot
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| Question= Apple TV 1 case gets hot
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* This is normal and should not cause any issues. The top of the Apple TV 1 will feel warm or hot because the top part of the cover has a metal plate that acts as a heat sink to both the CPU and GPU. The insides of the unit are not as hot, though even if they were it should still be within acceptable operating temperature.
* Using a [[Broadcom Crystal HD]] card (so the CPU doesn't have to decode as many video codecs) and enabling [[Dirty Regions]] will both decrease CPU usage and make the unit right slightly cooler.
* Avoid putting the ATV1 in a totally covered space (such as a closed cabinet) and don't place anything on top of it.
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== Linux-based OS ==
:''See also: '''[[XBMC for Linux specific FAQ]]'''''
{{ATV1 linux warning}}
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{{FAQ|1= Linux_install
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| Question= Installing XBMC
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* '''See: [[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 (Linux)]]'''
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== Original ATV OS ==
:''See also: '''[[XBMC for Mac specific FAQ]]'''''
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{{FAQ|1= OSX_install
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| Question= Installing XBMC
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* '''See: [[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1#Original ATV OS]]'''
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{{FAQ|1= Intro
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| Question= How does it work?
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* Apple TV 1 is "patched" to turn on certain software options required for XBMC to run. The patching is done by using [http://code.google.com/p/atvusb-creator/ ATV USB Creator] that lets you make a [[w:Apple TV#Modifications and hacks|patchstick]], a bootable USB flash drive which boots the ATV and patches/modifies it. After you patch your Apple TV 1 a new Launcher menu will appear that allows you to download and install XBMC.
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{{FAQ|1= Original_software
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| Question= Original ATV software after installation
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* XBMC will not replace the original Apple TV software, it instead works as complement the existing Apple TV software. XBMC is installed onto the Apple TV built-in harddrive but you will still be able you use your Apple TV software as normal. XBMC will only be an extra option that you can launch from the Apple TV's original menu.
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{{FAQ|1= Mac_OS
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| Question= Apple TV OS
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* Apple TV 1 runs a slimmed down version of Mac OS X v10.4 and runs [[XBMC for Mac]] as a native Mac OS X application.
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{{FAQ|1= Direct_boot
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| Question= Boot directly into XBMC
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:To boot directly into XBMC when you turn on the Apple TV 1:
# Exit XBMC if it’s running.
# Launch your Terminal app and issue the following commands:
#: <pre>ssh frontrow@appletv.local</pre>
#: <pre>defaults write com.teamxbmc.xbmclauncher {{subst:Name}}ExpertMode 1</pre>
# Using the Apple Remote, go to Launcher -> Settings -> [enable] Multi-Finder.
# Reboot
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{{FAQ|1= log |2= debug_log |3= XBMC.log
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| Question= Debug log
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* See: '''[[HOW-TO:Find and post XBMC.log for Apple TV 1]]'''
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